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Game Summary April basketball is allowing a G-League Memphis team to tie an NBA record in three-pointers made in a game, foul while down double-digits late to try and break the record, in the midst of the Cavs onto their third 50+ win season in four years and locking up homecourt advantage by virtue of other nightly results. The Cavs rotation-ish players, and a starter or two operating at half mast, were able to rally past the Grizzlies after being down double-digits after the 1Q and set the scene for what could be a further rest filled end to the year. By The Numbers 17: Both teams biggest in-game lead 29: 3PMs by the Grizzlies -- tying an NBA single game record 10: 3PMs by the Grizzlies in both the 1Q and the 4Q 62.8%: The Grizzlies...

Game Preview The Cavs play the second night of a back-to-back in Memphis against the Grizzlies, who also played and traveled last night, losing to Milwaukee 131-115. The Grizzlies are in full tank mode having lost 17 of their last 19. Like the Pacers, the Grizzlies are pretty much unrecognizable with key players Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Scotty Pippen Jr, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Brandon Clarke all out. Others who were out last night and are listed as day-to-day are leading scorer Ty Jerome, GG Jackson, Cedric Coward, Jahmai Mashack, and Javon Small. We don't know if any of them will play against the Cavs. If they're all out that's eleven players out with injuries. Last night's starters were Olivier-Maxence Prosper...

Game Preview The Cavs continue to prep for the playoffs as they host the Pacers after two days off. The Pacers are in full tank mode with a record of 18-59. They have lost 19 of their last 22. However, they have shown a little fight recently as they are 3-3 in their last 6 games with wins over Orlando, Miami, and Chicago. Orlando and Miami will be in the play-in. For the season the Pacers are 7-32 on the road. The Pacers are riddled with injuries as they will be missing Ivica Zubac, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, and TJ McConnell. Those players combine to average 76 points and 23 rebounds. In addition, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin, and Ben Sheppard are game time decisions. That's another 28 points that will need replacing...

Game Summary They had it, then they didn't. They had it, and then they didn't. They had it, they didn't and then they finally had it. The Cavs won but did so in a rather unconvincing way. After being up most of the way, they gave way to the Warriors advances in the 4Q that centered around technicals, start-and-stop play and the Warriors challenging the Cavs mental and emotional durability in tight situations. Ultimately, the Cavs late game offense saved the day as the Cavs were a +11 in clutch time possessions. By The Numbers 95.9: Warriors first half offensive rating 128: Warriors second half offensive rating 69.2%: Cavs free-throw percentage as a team (on 26 FTAs) 27.3%: Warriors three-point percentage 15: Total turnovers by the Cavs...

Game Preview The Cavaliers conclude their west coast swing against the Golden State Warriors. The Dubs are 36-40 and are 9-17 since Steph Curry went down with an injury at the end of January. The Dubs are 18-32 against teams over .500. The Warriors are wracked with injuries as Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Al Horford are out. In addition, Kristaps Porzingis, Gui Santos, Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton, and Quinten Post did not play last night and are listed as game time decisions. The Warriors lost at home to the Spurs last night while the Cavs had a travel day from LA. The Cavs will be missing Wade and Tyson who are back in Cleveland rehabbing injuries. The Cavs lost to the Warriors in Cleveland in early December 99-94. The Cavs did...

Game Summary Welp, that was disappointing. After the Cavs came out crispy, in rhythm offensively and playing through their big men the wheels quickly came off in the resulting quarters. The Lakers would go on to be a +29 in the 2Q + 3Q with a 45-point 3Q which was enough for Kenny to waive the white flag at the start of the 4Q. Usually coaches look for something to build upon, and it's hard to find some meaningful takeaway other than the bigs have to be consistently involved, and the Cavs won't win with defense like that. By The Numbers 57.3%: FG% by the Lakers through 3Qs 110: Points allowed by the Cavs through 3Qs +10: Lakers FTM net differential 7: Offensive rebounds by the Lakers through 3Qs 42: Points by Luka Doncic 51: Points by...

Game Preview Winners of 6 of their last 7 the Cavs arrive in the City of Angels for the second night of a back-to-back against the Lakers, who have won 15 of 17. With both teams playing very well right now and building momentum for the playoffs this should be an interesting contest. The Cavs pounded the Lakers 129-99 in late January in Cleveland, although Austin Reaves was out. This was before the Harden trade and Mobley was out so it was an impressive win for the Cavs. Tomlin played 29 minutes, Hunter 19, CPJ 15, and Ball 12 that game. It’s a very different team now. This time around the Cavs will add Mobley, Harden, Strus, Ellis, and Schroder, but lose Tyson and Wade. The Lakers will have the same guys plus Reaves. The Lakers are...

Game Summary It wasn't consistently pretty, and the Jazz exposed some continued issues for the Cavs defense (in transition and from behind the arc) but a win is a win. The Cavs took care of business before jetting off to Los Angeles behind Evan Mobley who had his first career 30 & 15 game. The Cavs took advantage of the Jazz's lack of size... but also had to as their three-point shot was at season lows. It's a game the Cavs should have won with a bit more clearance, and not come down to the end, but every win and every win coming out healthy as we head to the postseason is what matters most. By The Numbers 40:11: Total time leading by the Cavs with their biggest lead being 15 36: Point 3Q by the Jazz 5:40: Time in the 4Q when the Jazz...

Game Preview On a mini-roll with five wins in the last six games the Cavs hit the road for their final west coast road trip, starting with the tanking Utah Jazz. The Jazz are 21-54 and have lost 17 of their last 20 games. The Jazz are missing four starters in Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic, Jaren Jackson, Jr, and Walker Kessler. Markkanen and Kessler are seven-footers and Nurkic is 6’11”, so the Jazz are missing a lot of size, scoring, and rebounding. Their best potentially available player is 6’4” PG Keyonte George and he is listed as a game time decision with a hamstring issue. George averages 24 points and 6 assists per game. He has been out for over two weeks. If George is out the Jazz will be missing their entire starting lineup...